I bought a Megger LRCD 220 just over 2 years ago.

It went for repair after playing up- not working, display playing up
It came back from repair and they told me a ribbon cable had become unseated (no I don't bounce it off the walls).

Roll on 3 months ; same problem
This time it was outside the 2 year warranty. so I took it apart, reseated the cable and all was fine for 2 months

Fixed it for a third time and it's playing up

My first Megger was replaced when it started playing up - after 5 years. The selector button wasn't selecting readily.

So I am now of the opinion that I have to move away from Megger as there seem to be issues.

Or am I just expecting too much?

I did mention my Megger problems on a post on this site forum in the vein hope that Megger may read it and suggest a solution. This didn't happen.

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baldelectrician.com

When dealing with Megger and quality issues etc I always go straight for the Jugular, the local rep, get his number and call him constantly, I am no longer a fan of megger as the quality is cr@p my 1720 went back twice in 2 months and now every lead is falling apart, I wait for the rep in local CEF branches and pounce if he fails to answer my calls.

Good luck I think next time I may buy a Fluke

Regards

Daren

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Same thing happened to me and mine. Went for calibration and came back not working, so got sent back. When i got it back they told me the cable had come loose. I still occasionally have to ht it, to it to wake it up.

I've a Fluke cont / ins res tester and thats not perfect.

Prehaps an open forum at the design stage next time. Get the opinions of the people who use them everyday

Any one uses kewtec I am in the game for a new tester and apprently there all ex robin staff

My robin just failed after 10 years :-(

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I have used Metrel MFT units for the past 10 years without any problems. With all the reported issues that Fluke and Megger have had, I'm pleased that I have not wasted my money.

I still have my old LT5 and very old Megger insulation tester (that must be almost 25 years old). Both work real well. I have them calibrated every 3 years and use them as back ups and to compare the Metrel units with.

Regards

Mike

Ive had a kewtec loop tester for 3 or 4 years and haven't had any problems with it. The leads are very good. There are some on here who don't like them i know.

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I have had a KT65 for about 4 years - high quality, reliable and consistently passes calibration with flying colours. Some argue about the apparent flimsiness of the lid fixing - I argue about the flimsiness of their argument. No complaints. If it's of any use a certain on site calibration company reckons it is probably the best.

Regards

I find myself going for the kt65 1st before my megger 1553.

I like the kt65 too

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Dougie
Power Plus Electrical.co.uk

My mission is to live as long as possible......so far so good!